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Ravichandran Ashwin's grandfather passes away

Updated on: 29 May,2017 11:25 AM IST  |  Chennai
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India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin's grandfather S Narayanasamy died in Chennai due to age-related illness, family sources said on Saturday. The 92-year-old passed away on Saturday and his last rites were performed on Sunday evening

Ravichandran Ashwin's grandfather passes away

Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin


India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin's grandfather S Narayanasamy died in Chennai due to age-related illness, family sources said on Saturday.


The 92-year-old passed away on Saturday and his last rites were performed on Sunday evening.


Narayanasamy, a former Southern Railway employee and a cricket lover, had a big role to play in Ashwin's early years as a player, Awshin's father Ravichandran told PTI.

Narayanasamy is survived Ravichandran and a daughter and three grandchildren.

Ashwin is presently in England with the national team for the Champions Trophy. He is expected to play a key role in India's campaign in the prestigious tournament.

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